Gardener

Gardener Historic Estate

A rare opportunity to join the Gardens Team of a prestigious historic estate in Cambridge. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Gardener to support the Head Gardener in maintaining and enhancing the grounds to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Garden maintenance: lawns, hedges, pruning, planting, and greenhouse work

• Use of a range of machinery and hand tools (training provided)

• Supporting new planting schemes and landscape developments

• Ensuring safe working practices (including working at height and with machinery)

• Communicating effectively with the team and wider estate staff

Requirements:

• Level 2 horticultural qualification or equivalent experience

• Full UK driving licence

• Sound plant knowledge and passion for horticulture

• Awareness of Health & Safety, especially in public-facing gardens

• Team player with ability to work independently

• Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather

Desirable:

• Experience in large or public gardens

• PA1/PA6 spraying licence

• Propagation skills and broad plant knowledge

• Basic IT skills

• Environmentally responsible gardening approach

Details:

• 37 hours/week, Monday to Friday (part-time considered)

• Occasional out-of-hours work (e.g. watering rota)

• Reporting to: Head Gardener

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the care and development of a historic garden with year-round interest and sustainability at its core.